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Nasi Padang 46

★ 4.2(89)on Googlehougang

Hougang St 51, Singapore 538719

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

B+Great choice

Score: 78 / 100

Queue wait60

Consistency85

Food quality80

Value for money75

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Nasi Padang 46 has been a long-standing fixture at Hougang Green, known for its consistent quality and substantial queues.

We see frequent mentions of the fried wings being flavourful, and the mutton tender, though some experiences note the mutton can be tough.

The sambal is a recurring highlight, described as 'killer stuff' and extremely spicy, so approach with caution.

While some find the pricing reasonable, others note that a meal with a few dishes can quickly add up to around $7 per person, suggesting it's not necessarily a budget option for a full spread.

Expect to wait at least 20-25 minutes, especially if arriving around 11:15am or later for lunch.

Despite the wait, the food generally satisfies, with the ayam penyat also receiving praise for being crispy and juicy.

We'd recommend Nasi Padang 46 for a reliable, flavourful Nasi Padang experience, provided you have the patience for the queue and a high tolerance for spice.

Signature

fried wings

Best time

before 11:15am

Wait time

20-25 minutes during peak lunch hours

Price

$$ ($7-10/person)

Score: 78 · 5 sources

What customers say

Nasi Padang 46 at Hougang Green is generally well-regarded for its flavorful dishes, particularly the fried wings and spicy sambal, despite often requiring significant queuing.

While some find the prices reasonable, others note it can be a bit expensive for certain items like the mini drumstick curry chicken.

Consistency in meat tenderness, especially for mutton and chicken, is a minor point of contention, but the overall experience is often described as delicious and filling.

Long queuesSpicy sambalFried chicken wingsMutton tenderness variabilityValue perception

60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Dry Gin· 4 months ago

First time trying came around 11.15am queue for around 25 mins. Order the fried wings, mutton and beansprout and ikan bilis. Fried wings is flavourful and mutton is tender. Overall is a very deliciou…

★★★★★Mark Heng (Infosphere)· a year ago

Visit date: 18 Mar 2025 Actual rating: 4.0 Was at Hougang Green, so decided to try this "famous" nasi padang for lunch... Ordered mutton, curry veg with tau kwa and bergedil. Damage was $7 or therea…

★★★★★Alan Yip· 5 months ago

They have been operating at Hougang Green for decades. Food has always been good, provided you have the patience to join the queue.

★★★★★Jacob TAN· 2 years ago

One of the better and cheaper nasi padang stall in Singapore. The chilli prawn and the fried chicken wing is tasty. The egg plant, long beans and sayur lodeh are also very nice. The sambal chilli is s…

★★★★★Andy Lee· 2 years ago

Good Nasi padang choices. Ayam penyat crispy and juicy. Had wanted to try beef rendang but no more. Expect queues. Order x3 package chicken/fish for $19. Very reasonable price.

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